🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Approximately 1,000 EUR per month
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Deadline
Rolling / Continuous (Major intakes in March and September)
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Fields
Economics, Statistics, Social Affairs, Education, Environment, Trade, Agriculture, Finance, Tax, Law, IT, HR, and Communications
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Awards/Year
Approximately 500 per year
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Provider
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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Acceptance
Varies by department (Highly competitive)
The OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General. It provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in international policy-making and research.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to students of all nationalities, though citizenship of an OECD member country is preferred. Applicants must have an excellent command of English or French.
🏛️ Host University
Not applicable (OECD Headquarters or Regional Centers)
🤝 Sponsor
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
⚖️ Fields of Study
Economics, Statistics, Social Affairs, Education, Environment, Trade, Agriculture, Finance, Tax, Law, IT, HR, and Communications
✨ Key Benefits
The programme provides a monthly living allowance of approximately 1,000 EUR. Interns must cover their own travel, visa, and accommodation costs, and must possess valid health insurance.
🎯 Target Students
International students enrolled in higher education
🏷 Tags
Internship
Policy
Economics
Paris
International Relations
Paid Internship
💸 Funding Breakdown
Total Award
Approximately 1,000 EUR per month
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: No
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: 0 USD
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking opportunities, professional mentorship, and access to international policy seminars
📋 Renewal Conditions
Can be extended once, but the total duration cannot exceed six months
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be enrolled in a full-time degree program in a field related to OECD work and be able to provide an internship agreement from their university.
🎓 Academic Level
Bachelor, Master, and PhD students
📊 Minimum GPA
Not explicitly stated (High academic performance is required)
🗣️ English Requirement
High proficiency (C1 level recommended) or French proficiency
💼 Work Experience
Not required, but previous relevant internships are an advantage
🏆 Leadership
Not required but considered an asset
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary selection criterion
🎯 Target Students
International students enrolled in higher education
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Cover Letter/Statement of Interest)
Rec Letters
Usually required upon reaching the final selection stage
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Usually required upon reaching the final selection stage Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- High proficiency (C1 level recommended) or French proficiency
- Interview: Yes
- Min GPA: Not explicitly stated (High academic performance is required)
📋 Application Process
Tailor your application to a specific OECD Directorate. Focus on quantitative skills, policy analysis, and drafting ability in your CV.
💡 Insider Tip: Highlight any experience with data software such as R, Python, or Stata, as these are highly valued in research roles.